Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)

#15th NIRF 2025 (University category)📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Avg Package

6.5 LPA

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Highest Pkg

46 LPA

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Institute Type

Private

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Total Courses

19 Courses

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) - Overview

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About Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)

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The Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), a Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. ITER traces its roots to 1996, when it began as an engineering college; SOA was granted Deemed to be University status in 2007 and has since grown into a large multi-disciplinary institution, with ITER remaining its founding and largest constituent faculty. ITER's engineering programmes are NBA-accredited, with select programmes also carrying ABET (USA) accreditation, and SOA holds NAAC's highest A++ grade along with UGC Category-I Graded Autonomy status.

Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) Courses

19 Courses

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

11 specializations

Fee Range₹ 9.40L - 13.40L

10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Biology / Information Technology; minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories); admission via SAAT, JEE Main score, or CUET. Diploma holders are eligible for lateral entry into the 2nd year via SAAT.

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Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 5.10L - 5.30L

10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC category); admission via SAAT.

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 3.80L - 3.90L

Any graduation degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc./BCA or equivalent) with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level, with a minimum aggregate of 60% (50% for SC/ST/OBC category); admission via SAAT.

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Master of Technology (M.Tech)

5 specializations

Fee Range₹ 3.40L - 3.60L

B.Tech/B.E. in the relevant discipline with a valid GATE score, or SAAT for non-GATE candidates; minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC category).

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M.Sc.

5 specializations

Fee Range₹ 2.20L - 3.40L

B.Sc. in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC category); admission via SAAT.

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B.Sc.

4 specializations

Fee Range₹ 4.40L - 7.60L

10+2 with Science stream (Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture); minimum 45-50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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M.Sc. (Nursing)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 3.40L - 3.80L

B.Sc. (Nursing) or equivalent degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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BBA

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 5.70L - 5.90L

10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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MBA

4 specializations

Fee Range₹ 2L - 7.80L

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT.

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Integrated MBA

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 12.50L - 12.80L

10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 5.50L - 5.80L

10+2 with Science stream (Biology/Mathematics); minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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BHMCT

2 specializations

Fee Range₹ 2.70L - 4L

10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT. Lateral entry available for Diploma holders.

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Lateral Entry B.Tech

3 specializations

Fee Range₹ 7.05L - 8.85L

Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline with minimum 45% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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Lateral Entry B.Pharm

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 5.70L - 5.90L

Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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LL.B.

4 specializations

Fee Range₹ 3.80L - 9.50L

For Integrated 5 Years: 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% aggregate marks; for LL.B. (3 Years): Bachelor's degree with minimum 45% aggregate marks; for LL.M.: LL.B. or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Admission via SAAT/CLAT.

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B.Pharm

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 8.40L - 8.40L

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics; minimum 45% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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M.Pharm

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 4.20L - 4.40L

B.Pharm or equivalent degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V. Sc. & A.H.)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 38L - 47.50L

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.

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PhD (Doctoral Programme)

1 specialization

Fee Range₹ 4.50L - 5.70L

Master's degree in the relevant discipline (Engineering & Technology / Sciences / Humanities & Social Sciences) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks; valid GATE/NET score preferred; selection via written test and interview conducted by SOA.

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Course	Fee Range	Eligibility
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) 11 specializations	₹ 9.40L - 13.40L Check Fee Details	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Biology / Information Technology; minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories); admission via SAAT, JEE Main score, or CUET. Diploma holders are eligible for lateral entry into the 2nd year via SAAT.
Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA) 1 specialization	₹ 5.10L - 5.30L Check Fee Details	10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC category); admission via SAAT.
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 1 specialization	₹ 3.80L - 3.90L Check Fee Details	Any graduation degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc./BCA or equivalent) with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level, with a minimum aggregate of 60% (50% for SC/ST/OBC category); admission via SAAT.
Master of Technology (M.Tech) 5 specializations	₹ 3.40L - 3.60L Check Fee Details	B.Tech/B.E. in the relevant discipline with a valid GATE score, or SAAT for non-GATE candidates; minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC category).
M.Sc. 5 specializations	₹ 2.20L - 3.40L Check Fee Details	B.Sc. in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC category); admission via SAAT.
B.Sc. 4 specializations	₹ 4.40L - 7.60L Check Fee Details	10+2 with Science stream (Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture); minimum 45-50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
M.Sc. (Nursing) 1 specialization	₹ 3.40L - 3.80L Check Fee Details	B.Sc. (Nursing) or equivalent degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
BBA 1 specialization	₹ 5.70L - 5.90L Check Fee Details	10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
MBA 4 specializations	₹ 2L - 7.80L Check Fee Details	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT/CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT.
Integrated MBA 1 specialization	₹ 12.50L - 12.80L Check Fee Details	10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology 1 specialization	₹ 5.50L - 5.80L Check Fee Details	10+2 with Science stream (Biology/Mathematics); minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
BHMCT 2 specializations	₹ 2.70L - 4L Check Fee Details	10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT. Lateral entry available for Diploma holders.
Lateral Entry B.Tech 3 specializations	₹ 7.05L - 8.85L Check Fee Details	Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline with minimum 45% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
Lateral Entry B.Pharm 1 specialization	₹ 5.70L - 5.90L Check Fee Details	Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) with minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
LL.B. 4 specializations	₹ 3.80L - 9.50L Check Fee Details	For Integrated 5 Years: 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% aggregate marks; for LL.B. (3 Years): Bachelor's degree with minimum 45% aggregate marks; for LL.M.: LL.B. or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Admission via SAAT/CLAT.
B.Pharm 1 specialization	₹ 8.40L - 8.40L Check Fee Details	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics; minimum 45% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
M.Pharm 1 specialization	₹ 4.20L - 4.40L Check Fee Details	B.Pharm or equivalent degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V. Sc. & A.H.) 1 specialization	₹ 38L - 47.50L Check Fee Details	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum 50% aggregate marks; admission via SAAT.
PhD (Doctoral Programme) 1 specialization	₹ 4.50L - 5.70L Check Fee Details	Master's degree in the relevant discipline (Engineering & Technology / Sciences / Humanities & Social Sciences) with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks; valid GATE/NET score preferred; selection via written test and interview conducted by SOA.

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

SAAT (Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test) - the seventeenth edition (SAAT-2026) is held across multiple rounds for B.Tech, BCA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc. and other programmes.

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 (for UG programmes) or a relevant graduation/postgraduation degree (for PG programmes) with the subject-specific marks criteria for each course; candidates may appear for SAAT only once per programme.

Admission Process

Online application, computer-based multiple-choice entrance test, followed by a merit list and multi-round counselling for seat allotment; diploma holders in Engineering/Pharmacy/Hotel Management are eligible for lateral entry through SAAT.

Required Entrance Exams

JEE Main

Eligibility Criteria

Valid JEE Main score/rank for B.Tech admission; qualifying 10+2 criteria as prescribed by SOA.

Admission Process

Direct admission/counselling based on JEE Main percentile through the official SOA admission portal, without requiring SAAT.

Required Entrance Exams

CUET

Eligibility Criteria

Valid CUET score for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as notified by SOA each year.

Admission Process

Admission through CUET scores as per the process published on the official SOA admission website.

Required Entrance Exams

GATE / NET (for M.Tech and PhD programmes)

Eligibility Criteria

Valid GATE score for M.Tech admission with associated stipend eligibility; valid NET/GATE or equivalent for PhD admission.

Admission Process

GATE-qualified candidates are considered for M.Tech seats with financial assistance as per AICTE norms; non-GATE candidates may be considered through SAAT.

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Placement Statistics

Verified campus placements records for Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) - Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)

Highest Package

₹46.0 LPA

Average Package

₹6.5 LPA

Median Package

N/A

Placement Rate

90%

Top Recruiting Partners

11 Recruiters

Microsoft

Amazon

Infosys

Cognizant

TCS

Wipro

Deloitte

Capgemini

Accenture

HP Inc.

PwC

15th

NIRF 2025 (University category)

25th

NIRF 2025 (Overall category)

2nd among private engineering institutes in India; 1st in eastern India

Times of India All India Engineering Institutes Ranking Survey 2025

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Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
NIRF 2025 (University category)	15th
NIRF 2025 (Overall category)	25th
Times of India All India Engineering Institutes Ranking Survey 2025	2nd among private engineering institutes in India; 1st in eastern India
NAAC	A++ (CGPA 3.88/4, reaccredited 2022)
UGC	Category-I Graded Autonomy status

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Merit Scholarship on 10th/12th Board Percentage	First-year B.Tech/BCA students scoring above a specified threshold in their 10th and 12th board examinations.	INR 35,000 for above 90%; INR 25,000 for 80-90%; INR 15,000 for 70-80% (first year; renewal from second year onward is subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA each year).
Academic Performance Scholarship	Continuing students maintaining a high CGPA (as specified by SOA) in the preceding academic year.	Renewable annual fee waiver/scholarship amount, subject to maintaining the required CGPA.

Campus Infrastructure

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

Central Library

A well-stocked central library supporting all B.Tech, BCA, MCA, M.Tech and PhD departments, with digital resources and journal subscriptions alongside physical collections.

Boys' and Girls' Hostels

Separate hostel accommodation for male and female students with AC and non-AC rooms across single, double and triple-sharing options, 24x7 security, wardens, Wi-Fi, and dedicated mess facilities.

Engineering Laboratories and IT Infrastructure

Department-wise laboratories for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, EEE, ECE and CSE/CSIT departments, alongside dedicated labs for emerging areas such as AI & ML, Data Science, IoT, Cyber Security and Microelectronics & VLSI Design, supported by campus-wide Wi-Fi and computing infrastructure.

Sports Complex and Campus Amenities

Facilities for outdoor and indoor sports including basketball, badminton and table tennis, an auditorium and seminar halls for events, a medical centre with 24-hour availability, and cafeterias/canteens across the campus.

Hostel & Accommodation

* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.

Campus Gallery

Campus

Infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions

ITER (Institute of Technical Education and Research) is the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), a Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. ITER was established in 1996 and is SOA's founding and largest constituent institute.

ITER accepts SAAT (SOA's own admission test), JEE Main scores, and CUET for B.Tech admission, with a lateral-entry route for diploma holders through SAAT.

The total 4-year B.Tech tuition fee ranges from approximately INR 9,40,000 for core branches (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) to approximately INR 13,40,000 for the CSE specialisation tracks (AI & ML, Data Science, IoT, Cyber Security), excluding hostel and mess charges.

Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls are available on campus, with AC and non-AC rooms across single, double and triple-sharing options; a non-AC 3-seater room costs approximately INR 60,000 per year, with mess charges billed separately.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Technology (M.Tech), M.Sc.

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Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) / ITER: Overview

ITER offers B.Tech programmes across seven core engineering departments, four specialised Computer Science and Engineering tracks in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, Internet of Things and Cyber Security, a Bachelor's in Computer Applications (BCA), and a range of postgraduate and doctoral programmes including MCA, five M.Tech specialisations, M.Sc. in the basic sciences, and PhD programmes across Engineering & Technology, General Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences. More than 3,000 students are enrolled at ITER across its programmes at any given time.